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Gem

Life has less wrinkles if you know how to laugh it away.

How to bring back the sparkles?

Helo. I'm from Asia in a long distance relationship with a guy from Europe. I need some advise to know how to deal with a shy and quiet type of guy?

In the first month getting to know: My bf claimed and said: "Woman makes me shy... I may have fond interest in her but the moment I start to speak I am unable to express myself".

In the second month with my constant and chatty self,  my bf has come out from his shyness and has been very expressive of his feelings for me (I'm happy). He has mentioned the L word and has desire to have serious and committed relationship with me that would lead to marriage... I was taken aback by surprised and accepted it as I have began to love him. We both in our 40s and stabled in our career and well read i dont think he is the beating around the bush type.

In the third month we had small disagreement. I asked: "What do you want me to do when you are angry?" He replied: "I am usually the quiet type".
Since then he has reduced the L words to me and hasnt replied my emails as frequent as he used to be also has been a bit more distance.. very few words back to how we started in the first month.

My concern is what must I do to gain back his trust in me and be his loving self that I loved in the second month? I like to bring back the sparkles in our relationship. I know this very premature and like all relationships it needs to be nurtured with love, tender and care. I like to work out this relationship and like to know if he is still interested in me or just saying the things I want to hear.


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Maybe you should act towards him the way you would like him to act towards you and he will reciprocate. This is what i do and it always seems to work. Even after an argument, it's hard to stay mad at someone who is being so nice to you. Try telling him you love him more often and keep things on a positive note. Don't dwell or focus on the past or on negative things. Try to start fresh like how it was in the beginning.

Posted 2009-04-19T20:55:20Z
 
Gem
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Life has less wrinkles if you know how to laugh it away.

Thank you for advise. I had him online earlier today and we have set the time to meet again later today. Now after 2 hours in front of pc.. he is not there... so how can I let him know that I want him back without being seen too harsh or pushy? This is the moment I felt so fragile and I hate to admit sound too clingy and I know its something most men doesnt like in a woman. Please help ... so sad and confused...Cry

Posted 2009-04-19T21:09:37Z
 
Gem
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Life has less wrinkles if you know how to laugh it away.

Thank you for advise. I had him online earlier today and we have set the time to meet again later today. Now after 2 hours in front of pc.. he is not there... so how can I let him know that I want him back without being seen too harsh or pushy? This is the moment I felt so fragile and I hate to admit sound too clingy and I know its something most men doesnt like in a woman. Please help ... so sad and confused...Cry

Posted 2009-04-19T21:17:31Z
 
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Maybe he just needs time to think. I think he's confused and doesn't express himself very well. He needs to learn how to open up to you and communicate better. Try to see him in person.. once he sees you and can talk in person, I think you can get this issue resolved.

Posted 2009-04-19T21:37:51Z
 
Gem
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Life has less wrinkles if you know how to laugh it away.

Thank you janissa, you have pacified me well, and am feeling much better... I am trying to think positive and God pl help me - that he will be back... (I like to think all the good moments with him). Seeing him in person would be great in fact he had plans to visit me in future... we like to plan our visits well and economically..

Posted 2009-04-20T08:53:51Z
 
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Gem,

    Long distance relationships don't work usually.  He does not seem to be ready emotionally for a relationship.  I think that he does not really love you, actions speak louder than words.  I would advise you to dump him and find someone else who will be more expressive of his affection, either by e-mail or phone, in your case.

    I'm sorry to be direct, but I think that you're wasting your time with this man.Frown

Posted 2009-04-20T09:03:31Z
 
Gem
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Life has less wrinkles if you know how to laugh it away.

DB Lady, I like your tag line...live simply, live generously and care deeply.. nice.

Thank you for being direct. I need that. But I am confused with the way it goes, as he has mentioned of his desire for a serious relationship that would lead to a marriage in future, his 100% commitment, is deep love and openess to me.. how could he be not emotionally ready for a relationship? I thought we are in the stage of developing trust on our partner .. how can I overcome this? My thoughts are:

First, as stubborn as I can be, I am giving him benefit of a doubt and like him to give me an explanation before I call it off.

Second reason, time and age factor have contribute to less in favour for a divorcee woman in third stage age group (40 something). And frankly I hate to grow old alone... lol

Posted 2009-04-20T09:27:21Z
 
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Thank you Gem.  I know that nobody wants to grow old alone but it does not mean to say that one will just be blind and disregard the negative aspects of a relationship.  If you will follow your emotions rather than to use your head, you probably will have a lot more headaches and heartaches in the future, and God forbid, another  divorce.

     It pays to be patient and to wait for the right person to come along, someone who will be compatible with you and will love and care for you no matter what.  I think that a man in love will really show his love in action and he will be the one to be chasing you, not the other way around.

    I wish you the best.  Good luck.

Posted 2009-04-22T05:30:56Z
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